Large collection drive of surplus used (children's) bikes on June 10

In the month of June, the Foundations Leergeld of Parkstad, Maastricht and Sittard-Geleen, together with the ANWB and Zuid Limburg Bereikbaar are organizing bicycle collections in South Limburg. The collected bicycles are intended for children of families who cannot afford a bicycle themselves. This also allows them to join their friends in extracurricular/ social group activities and [...]

Reimbursement scheme school year 2022/2023

We would like to inform you about the reimbursement scheme of Leergeld Parkstad which applies for the school year 2022/2023. To reduce inequality of opportunity among children, the law on voluntary parental contribution has changed as of August 1, 2021. Children may no longer be excluded from activities, such as a school trip, excursion and camp, if parents pay the voluntary [...]

Started providing safe, used bicycles

Effective January 1, 2022, we began providing safe, used bicycles to all children ages 4 through 18. If the bicycle has become too small, it can be exchanged for a larger one. This system provides 4 bicycles per child until the child is grown. In order for this [...]